Yard Operator

About the Role

Ziegler CAT is seeking a full-time Yard Operator to support our customers, service, and sales personnel. We are looking for a dedicated employee with a strong work ethic and excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills to help support our growth.

Responsibilities

• Ship, receive, and operate equipment in the yard
• Promptly greet and assist customers in the yard
• Ensure proper documentation of incoming/outgoing equipment
• Maintain a clean and orderly yard
• Assist with shop and facility clean up and maintenance
• Maintain grounds including snow removal
• Monitor and maintain fuel and fluid levels for shops and on branch machinery
• Park equipment in designated areas, according to appearance and guidelines
• Work collaboratively on a team
• Provide assistance to other departments as requested
• Complete responsibilities safely

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3+ years experience required in shop or operating equipment or related duties
• Ability to operate machinery and perform job duties safely
• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement

Qualifications

Personal Characteristics: attention to detail, dependable, self-starter, customer-focused, efficient, and team player.

Physical Requirements

• Push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Lift/carry up to 60 lbs
• Lift bulky objects
• Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation
• Stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat
• Forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling
• Bin lift, high steps, fingering/grasping – able to use bolt box

Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

About Ziegler

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one, Ziegler has had the same philosophy—if the customer is successful, then Ziegler will be successful. Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development, including great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 to $34.00 per hour. Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education, and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 15 days of PTO your first year (accrual starts day 1)
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Education Assistance
• Safety Boot Reimbursement, PPE & Uniforms provided
• Safe, clean, and friendly work environment